Q&A: National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholars.
Oct 13, 2014
On Sept. 30, Hispanic and African American seniors who preformed well on the PSAT or other standardized tests received notifications indicating they qualified for the National Achievement Scholarship Program or the National Hispanic Recognition Program. National Achievement Scholar David Oduguwa, National Hispanic Scholar Jeffrey Lopez, and National Hispanic Recognition Honorable Mention recipient Camila Wilson shared their thoughts on receiving their awards.
National Achievement Scholarship Program Outstanding Participants included (from left to right) David Oduguwa, Cyrus Codner, Ryan Lockhart, Samantha Smith, and Deborah Okoro.
Q&A: National Achievement Scholar David Oduguwa.
What award did you receive?
National Achievement Award
How did you qualify for this award?
There was certain score you were supposed to take on the PSAT, over 186, and I got it. The award is specifically for African Americans. I was actually kind of surprised I won the award.
What are your thoughts on receiving the award?
The award is pretty cool. I am honor to have received it. I have taken the SAT, and plan to take it again. I hope to get a better score and receive another award.
Where do you want to go to college?
I hope to attend Howard University in Washington D.C.
National Hispanic Recognition Scholars included (from left to right) Brandon Tolentino, Sean Patlan, Jose Muniz, Eric Vallejo, and Jeffery Lopez.
Q&A: National Hispanic Scholar Jeffrey Lopez
What award did you receive?
National Hispanic Scholar
How did you qualify for this award?
I did well on the PSAT that I took when I was a junior last year during the fall. I got the cutoff score of 182 or higher for Hispanic students.
What are your thoughts on receiving the award?
I feel pretty good. I have something really good to put on my resume, and hopefully colleges will be impressed. I’m really glad I got National Hispanic Scholar.
Where do you want to go to college?
My top school as of now is Columbia.
Q&A: Honorable Mention recipient Camila Wilson
What award did you receive?
Honorable Mention in National Hispanic Recognition Program
How did you qualify for this award?
I took the AP in Spanish, and I got a good score on it. My score was high enough to receive an honorable mention. Only two people from Bellaire were chosen.
What are your thoughts on receiving the award?
I am really proud. I’m glad that my hard work in Spanish paid off. A lot of years in Spanish really did end up with reward. Hopefully, if I go into anything with teaching, knowing a foreign language will help with my courses.
Where do you want to go to college?
I hope to go to the University of Houston.